I vociferously disagree with the other reviewers, both of whom appear to be objecting to the new path of the series. Cape May is an essential part of the series because it addresses Raymond's struggle to deal with the loss of Elizabeth, Raymond's emotional and psychological meaning of life. James Spader and Lotte Verbeek, as a mysterious woman, are the principal actors in Cape May. Spader's work is consistently effective as one would expect from a journeyman actor. Lotte Verbeek is an exquisite beauty who has a substantial acting background, and it shows. The chemistry between Spader and Verbeck is similar to that between Spader and Elizabeth (Megan Boone). The writing is simple and thrifty, a difficult undertaking for a script written primarily for just two actors. The director has created a product that synergistically integrates the acting, writing and cinematography. This episode unlocks the mystery of Raymond's commitment to Elizabeth. The twist at the end is reminiscent of Arthur Conan Doyle or Dashiell Hammett. Anyone who has had to deal with a personal loss will appreciate this episode.
Review of Cape May
